Hello my lovely friends! Hay here and I want to tell you about my new favorite book, Beautiful Creatures!
Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margeret Stohl is a book told from the point of view of Ethan Wate, a teenage boy with dreams that reach far beyond the small southern town of Gatlin.
Ethan starts experiencing strange dreams that are scarily realistic and involve a girl he's never met before.
Then she happens to move into town.
Beautiful Creatures is a wonderfully crafted love story that involves the perfect amount of voice, action, lovey dovey stuff ;), and enough cliffhangers to keep the audience intrigued.
I absolutely recommend this book and give it the highest score I could give!
10 out of 10!
The cover of the book!I took this screenshot on my phone! :)
This is one of my favorite books and it is flawless, and dark, and just...beautiful!
I am reading the rest of the series and this would have to be one of the few cases where I say the sequels are just as good as the first book.
I am also very excited because they are making a film adaptation of the book that is to come out on February 14, 2013!
Watch the trailer below and for any other information about the movie check online and I suggest IMDb!
Alrighty guys! I hope you choose to read Beautiful Creatures! Adios!
I was with my family and we decided to continuously venture downtown.
I love downtown because you find the most amazing things and people.
Where you go you're sure to find something that rings your bell and collects your attention.
I saw a lot of music acts and ate delicious food.
There was a man with a sweetgrass basket playing his keyboard on the edge of a crosswalk, there was a father and his daughter playing some country music on guitar and violin, and a guy painted all white who played a song then stood still for hours!
I feel like you find the most amazing things when you venture out a little.
Happy New Year! Remember to live life to fullest and explore! There are some amazing things out there you just need to find them.
-Hay
P.S. The picture below is the guy painted in white playing guitar! Pretty cool!
"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything."
~ Plato ~
Has a song ever changed your life? The answer should be no. The song ITSELF doesn't change your life, it's the message it sends. Even more the feelings the message gives off.
I think music is a little bundle of human emotions that crawls through our ears and slowly seeps into the soul. Like drinking a cup of cocoa on a cold stormy night. It warms you.
I find it amazing how we can capture emotions and put them into words. In all the famous works of writers, poets, and musicians. The brilliant artist and there ability to reach someone. As if art isn't a thing we have to create but a life itself.
I know everyone has felt connected to a song at least once in their lifetime. Where you get chills or you fill like a burden has been lifted off your back or you've never been happier at any moment in time while said song is playing. That river of sounds and frequencies flowing through your ears.
It is amazing. Addicting and healing.
I could go on and on about how much music could change a person, but I couldn't tell you why or how.
That really is an interesting question: What does music do to the brain? How does it and why?
I figured it was now or never. It is time for a thorough investigation.
I made a list of things I know music can do, things I have personally experienced.
1.) It brings people together.
I have had my share of music and I've had my share of life changing songs. I figured as a musician myself it was a mutual feeling between me and music. Until I shared a song or two with my friends and family. Some of those inspirational songs that make you feel like you could rule the world. I experimented, by playing music without lyrics or vocal. I figured: Maybe it really is the literal message.
Until I began playing piano. It really is the best feeling. Aside from the usual irritation of not being able to play a chord or normal anxiety before playing in a recital of course.
That was the first seagment of Music & Other Inspirations. Hope you enjoyed it and expect some more. I hope everyone had happy holidays and I can't wait to see you in the new year of 2013! Thanks for sticking with us!
-Hay
Hey everyone! Hay here and today I felt the need to post so I have created a challenge for you guys.True or False? 100% true!
I am going to list five 'facts' and you have to GUESS if it is true or false. This is going to go over time starting today and ending in December. One for every week.
So, today's fact is:1.) On the average, 12 newborns will be given to the wrong parents daily.
Now you tell me: True or False? (Yes I do know the answer.)
Rules:
*You have to purely guess!
* You cannot look up an answer or ask anyone. THIS IS CHEATING!!! :)
*YOU HAVE TO GUESS!
Alright guys that's all for today! Stay awesome!!!!
When I saw this book on the floor of my friend's grandmother's minivan, I didn't think it was going to be much considering she said she hadn't even finished it and didn't seem to care when I asked if I could borrow it. And right now, as I type this review, it seems as if I always applaud books (well except for this one time) but this one was really, extremely cool.
For one, it was intriguing. I couldn't put it down. Another thing, I could totally relate to most situation. This book was hilarious and literally had me sitting in my room on my bed, rereading stuff out loud just to giggle to myself again. This book is fresh and funny, and really connects with the reader.
Okay, this book is mainly about a girl named Sadie and her plan to get over her extremely hot best friend that she is utterly in love with. I bet you're asking "Why in the world would she ever ever do that?" Simple. Her best friend, Garret, doesn't love her back.
Before she realizes she needs to really get over him and just be his friend, he goes to a writing camp and she is convinced that he'll come back, in love with her. But he tells her he's in love with this other girl who, I quote him exactly from the book, "You'd love her, too. You guys are so much alike. It's why I noticed her to begin with."
Can you believe that insensitive jerk face!?
Something I can imagine LuAnn
wearing... and me too. This is
cute! So on the Christmas List!
Anyways, I loved this book so much. Sadie was asking herself if she had always been a Garret Clone, a wannabe, one of those girls who changes herself just for a guy, and she found out that was exactly was she was. I started wondering if I ever acted like a clone for someone, maybe even Hay but I realized I've never really done that.
I love the characters, especially LuAnn, this vintage loving hipster fashion diva who helps Sadie with her "Getting over Garret" plan. I also adore Josh because he's so much like Sadie when she's really herself, and he's funny.
I love the way it's written, it could be read by anyone as long as they try to understand most of the book and don't get side tracked a lot even though you'll understand everything even if you miss a little bit. You'll just miss the little stuff that is humorous and just...meant to exist there, really.
Hey everyone, Hay here and I can't wait to tell you guys about all these books! I know nerdy right? WRONG! The books I am sharing with you pack a punch and drip of action! First things first: Do you remember the time I recommended a book called The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones? If you do than read on! If you don't and are interested click on the link to read the post here:
(Copy and Paste the link in the search bar! It will be shown in a 'Preview' Format!!!)
Anyway if you have read the book, plan on it, or don't care, I am excited to say that the book is becoming a movie!!! The movie comes out August 23, 2012! Here is the trailer right below!!!
Now that I have gotten that out of the way! A book I think you guys should check out is The Iron Fey series! The first book in the series is The Iron King .
Here is the synopsis on the back of the book!
"Meghan Chase has a secret destiny—one she could never have imagined…
Something has always felt slightly off in Meghan's life, ever since her father disappeared before her eyes when she was six. She has never quite fit in at school…or at home.
When a dark stranger begins watching her from afar, and her prankster best friend becomes strangely protective of her, Meghan senses that everything she's known is about to change.
But she could never have guessed the truth—that she is the daughter of a mythical faery king and is a pawn in a deadly war. Now Meghan will learn just how far she'll go to save someone she cares about, to stop a mysterious evil no faery creature dare face…and to find love with a young prince who might rather see her dead than let her touch his icy heart."
There is also a book trailer! Check it below!!!
My Review for The Iron King:
In my opinion The Iron Fey series is beautifully crafted! Despite my efforts to hide from Jay my secret love for fictional romances (NOT A LOT OF THEM!) I simply had to put this series out there! The main character's are completely attachable and bury themselves into the hearts of readers.
The first main character is Meghan Chase, the girl protagonist of the books, she awaits the day someone of her dreams comes to sweep her off her feet and carry her away from her rough lifestyle of hand-me-down clothes and her de-modernized home. The only thing she can rely on is her best friend who is not as he seems...
Robin Goodfellow (also known as Robbie,Puck, and Meghan's BFF), yes THE Robin Goodfellow of William Shakespeare's play A Midsummer Night's Dream, the mischievous fairy of Summer with the strange ability to win Meghan's trust and friendship (and maybe a little more than friendship...).
That is until Prince Ash of the Unseelie Court comes along, with his closed off behavior and dark mysterious ways Meghan can't resist the urge to uncover the secrets of the ice prince. Then inevitably the conflict comes to hand, a mysterious force that could possibly wipe-out the fey Summer and Winter. Meghan,Puck, and Ash trek out on a journey to save the land of the fey, get Meghan's brother back, and stop the unstoppable force of The Iron King.
My overall review with this book is a 9 out of 10. I'm serious guys if you enjoy a little romance, action, and sci-fy The Iron King is for you!
One more thing! Happy Thanksgiving! Have a wonderful holiday, stuff your faces, and then feel guilty about it when the day is over! Shop your self to the core during all the fabulous Black Friday deals, and most of all enjoy your families!!! Thank YOU for being here on A.K.A. Awesome and peace out!
"Don't talk to strangers." "Run away and get an adult immediately." "Don't get in a car with a stranger." What if that stranger had your dog? He said your mom wanted to meet you at the hospital? He was your father?
Imagine your name is Matt. You're six years old. Your mom always told you to never talk to strangers, to always go home on the bus with you big sister, Bonnie. And never EVER talk to strangers?
I bet you've never thought to pick this particular book off the shelf or at your school just because it was a itty bitty book or it wasn't romance or fantasy. It's a little kid's novel. It's stupid. "I know not to trust strangers."
Trust me, that was what I thought everytime I passed this book everyday for about month but I picked it up for Thanksgiving break because I thought it was going to be a quick read. I was right. It was: Two day read with many many breaks made by cousins and aunts and grandmas.
But I was also wrong. This was a lesson. This book was utterly awesome and well thought out. Could you imagine being abducted by your father? Or someone you've never met? Too bad Matt was kidnapped by both, his father and a complete stranger.
And trust me when I say it's a thinking book. When I went to bed the first night I had it, I couldn't stop thinking about what would happen to Matt and Bonnie and Pookie throughout the book. I wanted to know more about the abductor, Denny Thurman and his so very "valid" reasons for even thinking about abduction.
Whether you're thirtheen like me or five or seventy-four or twenty, you can read this book and learn something from all perspectives of this story: What it's like for the police officerr, witnesses, or any else really involved.
I'm pretty sure that kid's face is
computer programmed.
Perhaps the most frustrating movie to watch with the weirdest ending and awkward kissing scenes, Twilight has done it again! Your strange romantic fantasy were werewolves and vampires aren't trying to kill the "beautiful" girl but, in fact, win her love and swooning over her, is back and finally ends the series with a very touching ending.
After Renesmee's (weird name) incredible birth, Bella is turned to a new born vampire. When she wakes after her three day rebirth, Edward and her visit the baby and find out the inevitable (unless you read the book)! Jacob couldn't seem to control his wolf-like instincts and did only what was destined to happen: imprint.
After Bella gets over that itty bitty fact, she moves on and starts to get used to the idea and actually seems to enjoy having them together. But one day when Renesmee is catching snowflakes with Bella and Jacob, a woman finds them. She was from a vampire clan more to the north but she ran away before Bella could even say hello.
When the three return to the family, the Collins appear frightened because they finally understood why the vampire ran away: She thought Renesmee was an immortal child even though she is far from it.
Watch the movie for more!!
Just some side notes:
Robert Pattinson as Cedric Diggory. MUCH BETER!
Kristen Stewart's teeth kept bothering me during the whole movie. I was really trying to figure out how all her other teeth are normal but those two front buck teeth are just so... abnormalishly annoying?
Robert Pattinson has lost his hottiness, if he even had it. He was so much better looking in Harry Potter as Cedric. He just needs to stop whispering and stop making his skin so pale! I can't take it! And when he kisses people, it looks like he's trying to swallow people and it's not because he's craving blood or anything. It's SO gross.
Taylor Lautner still looks great and everything and his confidence level in movies is literally just sky-high almost...cocky and arrogent but I said nothing.
One more thing, the ending nearly killed me: The whole scene were all the vampires gathered together. I was almost crying when they got to some of the most violent parts out of the whole series and not for the reasons you think. It's true I couldn't watch those heads flying and maybe soon you'll see what I'm talking about or you know what I'm talking about but when Carlisle nearly....UGH I was so angry!
Don't think I'm being bias because I loved the writing and movies but I really HATE the message it sends to the female population and even the male population about love and boyfriends and life really. Love isn't just about hormonial girls who jump off cliffs and don't communitcate with their family. It's about friendship (which Bella threw away to be with Edward), Dignity (which Bella threw away to be with Edward), a sense of loyalty (she gave WAY to much of that to Edward), self-control (Edward BITE HER FACE) and maturity (HAHA maturity. When did they ever have a really developed marriage or friendship throughout this movie series?)
My rating: 6 out 10 For really weird transitions, and STILL those kissing scenes were the strangest takes I have ever watched in my whole life (and Edward was -I swear- biting Bella's shoulders ever single time).
Hey everybody!!!H is here!Today people insist on avoiding physical contact...So everyone uses Instant Messaging,Texting,and,you guessed it, E-mail.Everyone knows that e-mail has to be the main source because for those elderly-ish people who just have a hard time knowing and learning new communication methods.Kids we pretty much rule the internet.So we always do annoying and dumb stuff to get on peoples nerves...One we all know Chain Letters!!!
1.) The classic letter is " Forward this e-mail or..."
Creepy face in your inbox :)
a.) You're gonna die
b.) (Tells creepy story) Then they say the demonic demon thing will be in your room and twelve' o clock Creepy face in your inbox :)
2. The letter that says something like forward if you feel bad for so-in-so, if you don't you are cruel with no heart.
3. As always petitions. Like: Girls vs. Boys Sign your name at the bottom as see if we girls can get 500.Those are really the classic chain letters. I can't stand chain letters because they are wasting space in my inbox. I will say one thing though, chain letters really get paranoid people. My friend used to forward EVERY CHAIN MESSAGE SHE GOT!!! She was just that paranoid... Well see you guys later!-H
This isn't really a post, more of an acknowledgment. I just wanted to say Happy Veterans Day and thank you to all the military that pay for our freedom at such a high cost. I also wanted to say that this is the 75th post on A.K.A. Awesome (Including Drafts!) ! Make sure everyone, that you share the blog to those who may enjoy it! Comment, become a member, always vote in the poll section! Question: Which is better? Check the left hand side bar! Toodles!
